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April 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Free Kelley-Cawthorn Michigan Redistricting Webinar.
April 27 | 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Free Webinar: "Mastering the Entire Appointment Setting Process" with Paul Weyland.
May 12 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. MAB Open House and Building Dedication Ceremony, Lansing. (see below)
May 19 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Free Webinar: "Understanding and Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Our Everyday Lives" with Binnu Palta Hill.
August 9 | MAB Summer Advocacy Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort ( Details)
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MAB Summer Advocacy Conference and Annual Business Meeting
August 9, 2022: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
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Consider highlighting products or services, sales or promotions, personal bios, and more. Use images that complement your message, and link your images to supporting resources. |
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Consider highlighting products or services, sales or promotions, personal bios, and more. Use images that complement your message, and link your images to supporting resources. |
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Join the MAB and other broadcasters from across the state in Lansing on May 12th at the dedication ceremony of the Association's new facility, the Karole L. White Great Lakes Media Center, named after the former MAB President & CEO who retired after 36 years.
MAB Open House
4:30PM - 6:00PM (Light hors d'euvres and refreshments)
Formal Building Dedication Ceremony
4:45PM - 5:00PM
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Congressman Tim Walberg Meets with Broadcasters and Honors Karole White |
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On April 21, Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI7) met with Michigan broadcasters Thursday at the MAB offices in Lansing. The group discussed the importance of local journalism and how broadcasters impact the communities we serve every day.
During his visit, Rep. Walberg presented former MAB President Karole White with a commendation that will be placed in the Congressional record.
"Mr. Walberg of Michigan, Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the career of Ms. Karole White, who served as President and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for over 36 incredible years. Karole has dedicated her career to organizations that have bettered Michigan communities and businesses. Under her leadership, MAB grew from a group with minimal resources, to one of the most respected and robust trade associations in the state.
Karole's leadership helped the MAB integrate into all areas of the broadcasting industry. Her advocacy extended from the smallest high school newsrooms to the largest radio stations in the state. Currently, nearly 90 percent of individuals, companies, and organizations affiliated with broadcasting in Michigan have joined the MAB.
Karole's expertise has made her an essential part of the broadcasting industry, and she has built strong relationships across the field, not just in our state but around the country. When she announced her retirement in January, we knew the industry was losing one of its greatest advocates. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating her and wishing her well in her retirement. After decades of service, she surely deserves it, and I will always count it as a privilege to call her my friend"
- Tim Walberg (R-MI7), April 7, 2022
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Great Lakes Media Show Sponsor Sit Down |
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MAB President Sam Klemet sits down with Jeff Welton, Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest for Nautel. Note: this interview was conducted in advance of Jeff's sessions at the Great Lakes Media Show. You can see Jeff's presentations in the Media Show on-demand page here (password required).
Watch the conversation here:.
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2021 Award Winners Continue to Celebrate! |
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Winners from the 2021 Broadcast Excellence Awards as well as the 2022 Student Broadcast Awards continue to celebrate!
Left: WGHN-AM/FM (Grand Haven) proudly displays their award trophies! They took home five Best awards and Two merits!
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Below: WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw) celebrates! |
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WSGW's Art Lewis won for Regularly Scheduled Broadcast Personality or Team |
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The station's Pat Johnston won a Best in the Sports Category |
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WSGW's Ricardo Quintanilla took home his first two career awards, winning two Best honors for his 'Pumps to Plugs' series |
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The WSGW News Team, including Dave Maurer, Ric Antonio, Michael Percha and Ann Williams show off their multiple awards |
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WSGW's Dave Maurer proudly displays the station's (multiple) Station of the Year honors! |
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Below: Rockford High School students display their 2022 High School Television Station of the Year Award: |
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LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATES |
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Free Redistricting Webinar This Monday! |
Michigan broadcasters have a unique opportunity to learn about the state’s redistricting and what that means for the upcoming election.
On Monday, April 25 from 2 - 3:00 p.m., Kelley-Cawthorne is hosting a rundown of the election field post filing day and the withdrawal deadline. This will give early prognostications of both the Primary and General Election fields.
The webinar, moderated by Zach Gorchow from Gongwer, will also include opportunities to ask questions. Access the webinar here. |
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MSU Students Help With MAB's Capitol Day |
On May 12, the MAB is hosting our annual Capitol Day in Lansing. This is a chance for us to connect with members of the state legislature and their staff to discuss the issues that are important to local TV and radio. Students from Michigan State University’s Impact89 Radio and Focal Point TV helped the MAB pass out Capitol Day invitations to lawmakers around the Capitol. Read More
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Reasonable Access and the Problem Candidate – FCC Declares a Write-In Candidate Not Entitled to Buy Radio Spots, But That May Not Be the End of the Story
By: David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
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Last week, much was made of an FCC Media Bureau decision rejecting the “reasonable access” claim of a write-in candidate for a Congressional seat in Ohio against radio stations which, after initially running his spots, decided to pull those spots because he had not made a “substantial showing” of his candidacy. Read More
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Former WJBK-TV Reporter Kathy Walsh Passes at 63 |
Former WJBK-TV Reporter Kathy Walsh has lost a battle with Huntington's Disease and passed away April 14 at age 63. Walsh, a reporter at the station in the 1990s, had a reputation for her fearless tenacity. It was just the kind of fighting spirit she would need years later as she battled Huntington's Disease. Read More
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WCMU Public Media's Linda Dielman Retires |
Longtime WCMU Public Media employee Linda Dielman has retired. Dielman has been an important part of WCMU Public Media since 1981. She held multiple positions in marketing, public relations, programming, grants and outreach. As a trusted advisor to not only the staff at WCMU, but at stations around the country, Dielman left a legacy in Public Broadcasting. She also served on the local and national level with NABET. Read More
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Retired Graham Media President/CEO Emily Barr Inducted into Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame |
Emily Barr, the former president and CEO of Graham Media Group, has been inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. Barr was honored on April 14 at a gala in New York City. Barr led Graham Media for 10 years before retiring at the end of February. Read More
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WXYZ/WMYD Offering Website News Article
Removal Requests
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The station, in a website post, writes that, “7 Action News not only covers southeastern Michigan’s communities, but our employees are also part of them. We understand that lives change, and people change, and online search results can have a lasting impact on someone’s ability to move forward.” Read More
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2022 MABF High School Scholarship Recipients |
The MAB Foundation paid a special visit to the 2022 MABF High School Scholarship Recipients. Both exceptional students will be studying broadcasting next year in college!
- Brayden Willis, Brother Rice High School
- Attending Michigan State University, Fall 2022
- Katelyn Gottleber, Cadillac Senior High School
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Attending Central Michigan University, Fall 2022.
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Wednesday, April 27 | 12:00 p.m. Eastern
"Mastering the Entire Appointment Setting Process"
Presented by: Paul Weyland, LBS Sales Expert and President at Paul Weyland Communication Strategies
Join Paul as he offers wit and wisdom from action-packed experiences lived first-hand during his extraordinary broadcast career, spanning four-plus decades. Learn how to improve your efforts to gain prospects' attention and your client's interest as you labor to establish more meaningful appointments.
You will discover field-tested techniques that will lead to more sales along with some memorable stories. There will also be another live Q and A session with Paul which always delivers unexpected insights to make us better sellers and leaders. Mark your calendar and brace yourself for a motivational experience! His presentation will entertain you and these principles will complement your current selling efforts.
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Ask LBS
It is common to run into difficult selling situations in the field. Let us know what we can help with and we will get your question in front of our seasoned broadcast professionals. They will give you a personalized response with real strategies for your specific situation!
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The BEST Program
The BEST Program is designed for sellers who are new to broadcast. Each weekday for 5 weeks, you will receive a special email containing 3 videos. In less than 30 minutes per day, your new sellers will have built up a solid foundation for a career in selling broadcast!
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Sales Ideas
Sometimes we just need a creative boost or an idea to take to a prospect tomorrow – or even today! The list contains 99 of the hundreds you can find on the site! Need a creative boost or some fresh ideas? This section of LBS is loaded with them!
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How to Write a Social Media Policy for Your Radio Station
By: Seth Resler, Jacobs Media Strategies
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Every radio station needs a clear social media policy, especially given the high-profile nature of its air talent. The point of this policy is not to restrict your employees, but to keep them from getting themselves into trouble. Read More
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Have news to share? Send your press releases to newsletter editor Dan Kelley: dkelley@michmab.com
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